Validity and reliability testing of the prenatal psychosocial profile

作者: Mary Ann Curry , Ruth Ann Campbell , Megan Christian

DOI: 10.1002/NUR.4770170208

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摘要: Two studies of low-income pregnant women (N = 179) were done to examine the validity and reliability Prenatal Psychosocial Profile (PPP). The PPP, a composite Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Support Behaviors Inventory, newly developed measure stress, is brief, comprehensive clinical assessment psychosocial risk during pregnancy. Construct stress scale was supported by theoretically predicted negative correlations with self-esteem, partner support, support from others 91). Convergent demonstrated correlation .71 Difficult Life Circumstances Scale. Adequate levels internal consistency found. Interrelationships between four subscales consistent underlying conceptualization, there beginning evidence factorial independence subscales.

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